Technology Manager

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• Awesome SA Motorsport venue committed to innovation and excellence
• Trackside IT and communications that bring events to life is your thing
• Base + Super + Flexibility + Regular Travel

The Company

This proudly South Australian business is about more than motorsport—it’s about people, innovation, and striving for excellence in everything they do.
With operations spanning flagship motorsport venues and a vibrant city-based office, the team works in a fast-paced and collaborative environment where passion meets professionalism.

As a privately owned and locally rooted organisation, they manage a diverse and growing portfolio that includes retail developments, office spaces, multi-storey car parks, and iconic motorsport destinations.

Their work is united by a commitment to quality, progress, and creating exceptional experiences for both customers and employees with primary motorsport venue – The Bend, that’s one of the most advanced in the country, offering multiple racing disciplines through one gate—circuit racing, drifting, rallycross, karting, and drag racing—alongside accommodation, training facilities, and family-friendly amenities.

Supporting this venue is another historic South Australian circuit, Mallala, with deep racing roots that is still hosting key events and expanding into new offerings like go-karting, it blends heritage with modern motorsport innovation to create exciting experiences for fans and drivers alike.

The Role

Ready to put your passion for technology, motorsport, and live events into top gear?

This role will put you at the forefront of innovation across two of Australia’s most iconic motorsport venues—The Bend and Mallala so this is your chance to lead, shape, and elevate the tech landscape behind world-class racing, entertainment, and guest experiences.

This isn’t your average IT role as ensuring systems for race timing, broadcast systems, AV, IPTV, trackside communications and handling cutting-edge technologies that bring events to life will be your hands-on role with us.

You’ll collaborate with dynamic teams and top-tier production partners to deliver flawless, high-energy moments where precision is everything where your expertise will directly impact the success of major events and where your ideas will drive the future of motorsport technology.

If you're a natural problem-solver who thrives in fast-paced environments and wants every day to feel different from the last, this role offers the perfect blend of strategy, technical execution, and event-day adrenaline.

The role is based in Tailem Bend so you might live close by, be happy to move closer or enjoy a daily drive 45 – 75 mins from the CBD depending on your run.

Key Responsibilities
Race & Track Technologies

• Manage and maintain race timing systems (MyLaps, Dorian, Natsoft, PortaTree).
• Maintain Alitrax safety light systems and in-car data/video platforms (VBOX, Race Navigator).
• Oversee distribution, maintenance, and improvement of ClearComm and Hytera radio communications.
• Maintain power and fibre optic systems across MRC tracks.

Broadcast & AV Operations

• Plan and deliver IT, AV, and race tech for small and major events.
• Collaborate with external broadcast teams to integrate TV infrastructure around tracks.
• Manage and evaluate external AV and broadcast service providers.
• Operate and maintain Q-Sys audio, Exterity IPTV systems, and venue big screens (fixed and mobile).
• Support Rydges conference AV requirements as needed.

Facility-Specific Systems

• Oversee the maintenance and performance of all venue-specific IT and AV systems:
  • Kartdrome: bespoke booking & timing
  • Dragway: DMX & light tower networking
  • Villas: iRisco, Elsema, Teltonika systems
  • Rydges: infrastructure assistance in collaboration with EVT IT
  • Mallala: cross-trained in timing operations

General IT & Support

• Act as first point of contact for onsite technical support and system outages.
• Manage the relationship with the Managed Service Provider (MSP), including ticketing, vendor relationships, hardware, software licensing, and user onboarding/offboarding.
• Support staff with end-user issues and IT system updates.
• Lead documentation of technical processes, system guides, and user manuals.

Team & Vendor Leadership

• Supervise and delegate work to the IT Coordinator, ensuring project progress and task completion.
• Represent the IT department at huddles and operational meetings.
• Manage all IT/AV/Security vendor and contractor works onsite.
• Oversee Integriti and Salto security systems, including hardware, keycard, and access management.
• Plan and monitor annual IT and tech budgets in line with business objectives.

Skills and Qualifications

• Proven experience in IT operations, AV systems, or event technology management—preferably in fast-paced environments like sport, entertainment, or hospitality.
• Strong technical understanding of race timing systems, AV setups, and venue IT infrastructure.
• Skilled in managing vendors, coordinating with MSPs, and implementing technology upgrades.
• Excellent troubleshooting abilities and hands-on problem-solving approach.
• Ability to manage complex systems across multiple locations and events.
• Strong communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal departments, contractors, and stakeholders.
• Proficiency in systems like Q-Sys, Exterity IPTV, DMX, Salto, and security/AV platforms.
• Commitment to staying current with industry trends and emerging technologies.
• Experience with documentation, policy development, and IT governance.
• Leadership experience and a collaborative mindset to work across departments and functions.
• Current Driver’s Licence, Police Clearance and Working with Children Check.

Remuneration and Benefits

• You will be supported in your ongoing professional development.
• You will work alongside a growing team of highly skilled professionals who love what they do.
• You will have the opportunity to work with the organisation and be an integral part of its growth and success.

You will be rewarded with an attractive, competitive remuneration package commensurate with your experience, on the job mentoring and training, health and wellness initiatives and a career path progression plan.

The client office, The Bend Motorsport Park, is based just over one hour from the Adelaide CBD, so you will need to travel for this role due to its unique location.

All applicants must have the right to live and work in Australia.

If this sparks your interest, and aligns to your skills, we would like to know more about you, please apply via the link.

For further information about this exciting opportunity, please confidentially apply below on the link or directly on our website at www.theprojectdiary.com